Brian-URKE-Obituary

Brian Dean URKE

Fridley, Minnesota

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Brian, age 54, fought a valiant battle against leukemia yet slipped gently from this earth on October 19th, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Sue, and their five children: Sarah, Lauren, Amanda, Daniel and Matthew. Brian is preceded in death by his...

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I left Medtronic in June of last year and just found out about his passing. Although I valued my relationship with Brian at work, it was his courage and selflessness during his battle that will have the lasting effect on my life. His dedication to his family and his fight for every single precious day on Earth will always be a lesson for me. Prayers for his family.

It is indeed impossible to express the feeling of missing for all those whose lives have been touched by Brian.

It has been over 30 years since I was roommate with Brian at Middlebrook Hall at University of Minnesota, and the last I saw him and talked to him was indeed over 30 years ago in fact to be precise it was 33 years ago in Fall of 1983. And yet for me it is as though it was yesterday Time is meaningless when lives are touched through sincere friendship and respect that...

My sincere condolences for Brian's family. I have many great memories of Brian from our college days at The University of Minnesota. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My sincerest condolences to the Urke family. May your wonderful memories comfort and strengthen the family in the days ahead. Psalms 90:10